Synopsis

In their small town, the Parkers are known for their discretion and reclusiveness. Behind closed doors, the father, Frank rules his family with a firm severity.

Following the brutal and unexpected death of their mother, teenage daughters Iris and Rose need to start looking after their younger brother Rory. Soon though, they must carry even more weight as they are faced with new responsibilities. At their father’s command, they must continue a macabre ancestral tradition at all costs.

But when a torrential storms hits the region, the town’s rivers overflow, and the local authorities start to uncover clues that lead them closer to the Parker’s terrible secret.

"Refreshingly mature ! That rare modern horror movie grips from start to finish. Both actresses are terrific. " THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

"More frightening than its predecessor. That denouement will certainly be a talking point among audiences" VARIETY

“Outdoing the original by a long shot, Mickle's slow-burn take on the story is poetic, creepy and, finally, satisfyingly gross.” INDIEWIRE

"A re-make that succeeds superbly while remaining true to the strange and sad intimately grotesque spirit of the original." MSN.COM

" We Are What We Are firmly cements Mickle as one of horror’s most interesting directors.The visual storytelling skill on display here is some of the strongest the genre has seen in years.” FILM THREAT